Comets, Rangers battle to split

Wednesday

Apr 17, 2013 at 9:30 AM

By Ed Patinoed.patino@hillsdale.netJONESVILLE — The Big Eight Conference doubleheader between county rivals ended in a split decision Tuesday.Paced by Kelsey Branham in the first game, the Jonesville High School softball team rolled to an 8-2 victory over the Reading Rangers. The nightcap saw Reading's bats come to life in a 6-3 victory over the Comets.Branham had three hits, including two doubles and a triple and three RBIs to lead Jonesville in the opener. Megan Rose added two hits, while Halie Jermeay had a double and a RBI. Jacy Johnson recorded three strikeouts and earned the pitching win.Madison Black had two hits, including a double to lead Reading (3-3, 2-2 Big Eight). Allison Parker and Taylor Coe each added a double. Katie Haines took the loss in the circle despite striking out 12.The Rangers came back strong in the second game and earned the split. Brittany Marquart, Karissa Shay and Coe each had two hits to lead Reading. Black struck out two and walked one for the pitching win.Jermeay had two hits and a RBI and Rose finished with two hits and a run scored to lead the Comets. Jenna Sigler and Branham each added two hits.Jonesville is scheduled to play at Michigan Center on Thursday, while Reading is off until Saturday's tournament at Onsted.Pittsford at Climax-Scotts (DH)The Pittsford High School softball team settled for a split in Tuesday's Southern Central Athletic Association doubleheader with Climax-Scotts. The Wildcats won the first game 7-6 and dropped the nightcap 19-8.Morgan Schrom went 2-for-2 at the plate and stole two bases to lead Pittsford (1-1, 1-1 SCAA) in the opener. Ashley Culbert was 1-for-3 with two RBIs. Culbert also recorded the pitching win, allowing six hits while striking out 12 and walking seven.Morgan Schrom was 3-for-3 in the second game for the Wildcats, while Megan Schrom was 1-for-2 with a double. Amanda Simon finished 2-for-3 with two RBIs. Danielle McLouth allowed 11 runs on eight hits and struck out two.Hudson at Hillsdale (DH)The Hillsdale High School softball team was swept in Tuesday's Lenawee County Athletic Association doubleheader against Hudson. The visiting Tigers won the opener 9-4, then took the second game 12-2.The Hornets will play a non-conference doubleheader Thursday at Lansing Sexton.